Kate Winslet finally gets her gold, forgets to thank Gervais

Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times

She said she wanted an Oscar, and this one for "The Reader" is long overdue after critically acclaimed performances in movies like "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." We only wish she had acknowledged that it came via Ricky Gervaias' suggestion. Credit where it's due, Kate.

She said she wanted an Oscar, and this one for "The Reader" is long overdue after critically acclaimed performances in movies like "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." We only wish she had acknowledged that it came via Ricky Gervaias' suggestion. Credit where it's due, Kate. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

She said she wanted an Oscar, and this one for "The Reader" is long overdue after critically acclaimed performances in movies like "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." We only wish she had acknowledged that it came via Ricky Gervaias' suggestion. Credit where it's due, Kate.